Rent Increase Rules in Pomona, California
This page combines the verified California baseline with a separately reviewed Pomona local-rule snapshot.
Statewide baseline
For covered properties, California limits rent increases to 5% plus cost of living, up to 10%. For increases beginning Aug. 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, the California DOJ publishes regional maximums from 8.1% to 8.8%; a lower local ordinance can control.
State reference: California Civil Code § 1947.12 / Tenant Protection Act
State official source Editorial & verification policyVerified Pomona local-rule snapshot
Pomona Ordinance No. 4359 took effect January 1, 2026 and replaced the prior tenant-protection framework. For covered residential units, the City publishes a 5% maximum allowable increase for January 1 through December 31, 2026, with no more than one rent increase in a 12-month period. Landlords may separately petition for a fair-return or capital-improvement increase, and property coverage/exemptions and administrative compliance still require City-program review.
Current listed local maximum: 5% · 1/1/26–12/31/26
Local source reviewed: 2026-09-17
Official local-rule sourceCoverage, exemptions, lawful base rent, banking rules, registration, tenancy type, and property-specific facts can still change the result.
Pomona rent increase quick answer
State baseline: For covered properties, California limits rent increases to 5% plus cost of living, up to 10%. For increases beginning Aug. 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, the California DOJ publishes regional maximums from 8.1% to 8.8%; a lower local ordinance can control.
Local rule: Pomona Ordinance No. 4359 took effect January 1, 2026 and replaced the prior tenant-protection framework. For covered residential units, the City publishes a 5% maximum allowable increase for January 1 through December 31, 2026, with no more than one rent increase in a 12-month period. Landlords may separately petition for a fair-return or capital-improvement increase, and property coverage/exemptions and administrative compliance still require City-program review.
Last verified: 2026-09-17
Official source: Local source linked above.
Common questions
Does Pomona have separate rent increase rules?
Pomona Ordinance No. 4359 took effect January 1, 2026 and replaced the prior tenant-protection framework. For covered residential units, the City publishes a 5% maximum allowable increase for January 1 through December 31, 2026, with no more than one rent increase in a 12-month period. Landlords may separately petition for a fair-return or capital-improvement increase, and property coverage/exemptions and administrative compliance still require City-program review.
Where should I start?
Start with the verified California baseline, then check the rules for the property and tenancy type.